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  • Crossing the Line

  • A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport that Changed Their Lives Forever
  • By: Kareem Rosser
  • Narrated by: Landon Woodson
  • Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (235 ratings)

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Crossing the Line

By: Kareem Rosser
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
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Publisher's summary

"Narrator Landon Woodson delivers the story perfectly, bringing out its range of emotions...Woodson offers the right inflections at the right times for the author's words - the emotional swings range from grief at the loss of a loved one to the pride Rosser feels in his accomplishments on the field." (AudioFile)

An inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-Black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. "Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable” (New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore).

Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in “The Bottom”, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly’s Fairmount Park, Kareem’s brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers’ fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an after school job in exchange for riding lessons.

What starts as an accidental discovery turns into a love for horseback riding that leads the Rossers to discovering their passion for polo. Pursuing the sport with determination and discipline, Kareem earns his place among the typically exclusive players in college, becoming part of the first all-Black national interscholastic polo championship team - all while struggling to keep his family together.

Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever is the story of bonds of brotherhood, family loyalty, the transformative connection between man and horse, and forging a better future that comes from overcoming impossible odds.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

"A marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories." (Booklist)

"This remarkable and inspiring story shines." (Publishers Weekly)

©2021 Kareem Rosser (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
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ALA Alex Awards Winner (Adult for Young Adults), 2022

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Nothing short of inspirational

This book is absolutely amazing. Such and amazing story of overcoming every obstacle placed in front of someone. Kareem, if you read these reviews, I am such a fan. The prose are so well written and I felt like I was there with you throughout. thank you for sharing your story.

The reading performance was amazing. I cried, I laughed and experienced the roller coaster that was intended. I highly recommend this book.

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Inspiring true story

Thank you for sharing your story! I am so sorry for all the losses you endured. What an incredible journey of overcoming so many barriers in life. Listening to your perspective shift from the beginning of the book to the end felt almost like it was too personal to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed listening and learning a new perspective of life.

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Loved this story

Kareem Rosser’s memoir is inspirational, honest and moving. Those who love horse, sports, and want an honest picture of what inner city kids face, this story is for you.

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A necessary read for any horse lover

This book is a fantastically written account of one of the most important stories for the sport of polo! Whether you know anything about the sport or not, it engrosses the listener and makes anyone fall in love with the sport and the work to ride program. Kareem is a testament of the life changing power of horses.

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Must Read!

Wonderful story and a must read! Leslie and Work to Ride deserve our support and admiration.

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ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES!

This is one of the absolute best books I have read/listen to in a long time. Kareem tells a fantastic story that makes you feel like you’re part of it all!

It takes something special to tell your story at the age of 27 the way he did.

Perseverance, determination, and a make it or break it mentality!

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Horses!

What a great story! Kareem Rosser tells a great story especially if you love horses. I cried when Leslie sent him a treat! Congratulations, kareem and thank you Leslie.

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Excellent.

An inspiring and heartwarming; sometimes heart-breaking story. It’s eye-opening, honest and definitely worth your time.

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Inspiring!!

As someone who works with horses in almost all capacities. As well as with youth from all walks of life! This was a great book! Life is not always easy and sometime just seemingly unfair. But there is more if we take our opportunities and run with them! (sounds easy but definitely not as easy as it sounds.) Thank you for sharing your story!

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Simply wonderful

A terrific read. This book was not just entertaining. It was inspiring, heartbreaking and beautiful. So glad that Kareem chose to narrate his own story. I would love to meet him one day.

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